For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,410 students in Lakewood, OH (there are , serving 2,051 private students). 68% of all K-12 students in Lakewood, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Lakewood, OH are Lincoln Elementary School, Grant Elementary School and Harding Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lakewood, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Lakewood have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lakewood, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15615 Clifton Blvd
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4232
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4232
Grades: PK-5
| 264 students
Rank: #22.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1470 Victoria Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4217
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4217
Grades: PK-5
| 330 students
Rank: #33.
Harding Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16601 Madison Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4261
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4261
Grades: 6-8
| 459 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Hayes Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16401 Delaware Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4228
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4228
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14237 Athens Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4224
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4224
Grades: K-5
| 225 students
Rank: #66.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13439 Clifton Blvd
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4254
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4254
Grades: K-5
| 310 students
Rank: #77.
Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2080 Quail St
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4230
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4230
Grades: PK-5
| 270 students
Rank: #88.
Horace Mann Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1215 W Clifton Blvd
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4257
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4257
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
Rank: #99.
Garfield Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13114 Detroit Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4241
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4241
Grades: 6-8
| 469 students
Rank: #1010.
Lakewood High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14100 Franklin Blvd
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4021
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4021
Grades: 8-12
| 1,414 students
Rank: #1111.
Franklin School Of Opportunity Online
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13465 Franklin Blvd
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4037
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4037
Grades: 5-12
| 93 students
Rank: n/an/a
13701 Lake Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4092
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4092
Grades: PK
| 28 students
Lakewood, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
13439 Clifton Blvd
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4241
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4241
Grades: 6-8
| 657 students
13465 Franklin Blvd
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4221
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4221
Grades: PK-5
| 410 students
1215 W Clifton Blvd
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4287
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4287
Grades: 6-8
| 290 students
13465 Franklin Blvd
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4037
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4037
Grades: 2-12
| 102 students
16601 Madison Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4226
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4226
Grades: K-5
| 189 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lakewood, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Lakewood, OH include Lincoln Elementary School, Grant Elementary School and Harding Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Lakewood?
12 public schools are located in Lakewood.
What percentage of students in Lakewood go to public school?
68% of all K-12 students in Lakewood are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lakewood?
Lakewood public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Lakewood are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Lakewood include: Harding Middle School vs. Garfield Middle School, Garfield Middle School vs. Harding Middle School, Horace Mann Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School
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